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A clinical psychologist can help with a range of psychological difficulties when your child is diagnosed or treated for a long term physical health condition.
There are many reasons why patients and their families see the multispecialty in our team.
We may help you with
- Dealing with treatments and procedures
- Helping to manage physical symptoms and pain
- Adjusting to a diagnosis or coping with bad news
- Handling emotions and anxiety
- Support after a trauma related to a medical condition or injury
How can I access the service?
If you would like to be seen in this service, you will need to be referred by a member of your medical team.
We do not routinely see inpatients in this service, and you will be seen for an outpatient appointment when one becomes available.
Contact
Psychology in Health Care
Old Children’s Outpatients
Office Block 26
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Queen Victoria Road
Newcastle
NE1 4LP
Tuesday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Useful information
While you are waiting there are a range of resources that you could access.
YoungMinds
YoungMinds is an organisation which offers young people tools to look after their mental health.
Their website has lots of advice and further information about what to do if you are having difficulties with how you feel.
This charity has information for both young people, parents and those who work with young people.
YoungMinds also provides useful information and videos about feelings, coping and how you can support a friend struggling with mental health difficulties.
Kooth
Another useful resource available online is Kooth. This platform has been designed for children and young people aged between 11 and 24.
This is an anonymous site which can help children and young people feel safe in exploring their concerns and seeking support from professionals.
This service is available 24/7 and lets young people provide peer-to-peer support through moderated online discussion boards. Support can be offered through online counselling via chat-based messaging, sessions are available to be booked or drop-in.
